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30th September 2009
How much do you know about the Mayflower, Pilgrims, and Wampanoag Indians? Here are some interesting facts about them.
Before the Pilgrims hired her, the Mayflower was in the wine trade with France; before that, she was in the fish trade with Norway.
... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
29th September 2009
Some people make New Year’s resolutions. I make Thanksgiving resolutions. Every year, I resolve to resume my practice of keeping a gratitude journal.
And every year, about three weeks later, I lose the journal. Not that this stops me. I just write my... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
28th September 2009
Thanksgiving flowers are a wonderful way to brighten up your dining room during your Thanksgiving holiday dinner. Each year, we celebrate the glorious bounty of the autumn harvest with our family and friends. In the United States, Thanksgiving day is ce... Read >
Author: Christina Nielson
24th September 2009
There are traditional Halloween foods and food items: pumpkin seeds and pumpkin pie, candy corn, assorted chocolate and candy bars, and more. But this Halloween, you want to whip up something different for your family and friends. Whether it is for a Hall... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
17th September 2009
Fall has arrived and come the fourth Thursday of November, families all over the United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Originally Thanksgiving Day was a harvest festival where the early American settlers gathered together to express their grati... Read >
Author: John_Weisenberger
17th September 2009
by KC Kudra
Do you always have leftover pumpkin after Halloween or Thanksgiving, and want to know how to cook it? Do you love pumpkin soup and want to make sure that you do not make any mistakes? Whatever your reason, there are lots of important tips f... Read >
Author: KC Kudra
17th September 2009
Of our five senses, the one that can change our emotions more quickly that any other is the sense of smell. If we were involved in a traumatic event and there was a unique smell, such as someone's perfume, at the site of the trauma, the smell of a similar... Read >
Author: A.Deakin
29th June 2009
Close your eyes for just a second and allow yourself to drift into a wonderful haven, a place in which you have the perfect, rock hard abs you have always desired; a place in which new and innovative ab exercise equipment did the work and all you did was ... Read >
Author: Nicole Hamilton
05th March 2009
Family traditions come in all shapes and sizes; from personal rituals to large group gatherings, tradition is the backbone of a loving family group. For instance, Thanksgiving is a perfect example of when families come together to share food, laughter and... Read >
Author: Rob Buehl
05th March 2009
When the holidays arrive, many people forget all about their diets and healthy eating. Weight gains of 7 - 10 pounds are common between Halloween and Christmas. To make the holidays easier, these tips will help you with healthy eating through the season a... Read >
Author: Jesus Smay
22nd January 2009
Our friend she, recently contacted us with an interesting story about her latest cooking creation. She's annual Thanksgiving dinner must include apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies. Her husband insists on it even though she protests that only the apple pie typ... Read >
Author: Nasentnk4
16th January 2009
The holiday feast of Christmas is slightly overshadowed by the biggest feast day of the year, Thanksgiving, which falls just a month prior. However, much time and consideration goes into any family gathering. So often we want to say Merry Christmas the wa... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON
08th January 2009
Holidays are all fun except for one part: it brings along weight gain. Actually, we shouldn't blame holidays for weight gain since it is actually the result of our poor eating habits. Has anyone said that holidays are meant to stuff ourselves with lots of... Read >
Author: Bill Nadraszky
19th December 2008
Thanksgiving features food. It's a celebration of the Pilgrim's early successes in America, won through hard work to tame the land in what was for them a new world. It's a pretty standard menu. Turkey, sometimes ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry s... Read >
Author: Kalidas
17th December 2008
Did you know that research reflects eating chiles at least 24 out of every 30 days really assists overall health and well-being. This research was conducted by Jin Y. Kang, MD of the National University of Singapore and reported in my book, "Real Women ... Read >
Author: Jane Butel
11th December 2008
As the holiday season begins, Vicki Southard, creator of the Face Wrap (facewrap.com), reveals how to look your best while the stress builds with shopping, entertaining and the increased consumptions of sweets and alcohol. The easy-to-use Face Wrap, a nat... Read >
Author: Jeannine Dowdell
08th December 2008
With the holidays around people tend to get very lax about healthy eating and maintaining a diet. And because of this the average weight gain between Halloween and Christmas is 7 to 10 pounds. To keep you on track with dieting and healthy eating during ... Read >
Author: tiger66466
08th December 2008
The Christmas Holiday season is suddenly upon us. This is a time to gather with friends and family to worship, visit, exchange gifts, and eat deliciously rich foods. We've become tired of all the usual cookies and pies. Cakes seem rather boring and are... Read >
Author: Laura Weaver
03rd December 2008
Like everyone, you have created a story about your holiday season. Your story is a collection of thoughts and beliefs that you have gathered and now use to describe yourself and how you see yourself fitting into this world during the holiday.
And whi... Read >
Author: Dr. Becky Gillaspy
03rd December 2008
With the year coming to an end and an onslaught of holidays on the horizon, those of us who are concerned for our waistlines are faced with a serious dilemma: how to enjoy the impending festivities and still fit into this year's jeans in the upcoming new ... Read >
Author: Valerie Balandra
01st December 2008
It's been said the average American eats an extra 3,500 calories at the annual Thanksgiving meal. For those of you who do not know, 3,500 calories is equivalent to 1 pound of fat. No wonder Thanksgiving is considered the unhealthiest meal of the year. Fea... Read >
Author: Blair Baxter
01st December 2008
Here we are about to enter into the holiday season and with it being a holiday time, we want to include our pets in our holiday celebrations. After all, they are one of the family aren't they? But we also want to keep our cats safe from all the potential... Read >
Author: Doris Canova
01st December 2008
Here we are about to enter into the holiday season and with it being a holiday time, we want to include our pets in our holiday celebrations. After all, they are one of the family aren't they? But we also want to keep our cats safe from all the potential... Read >
Author: Doris Canova
01st December 2008
Thanksgiving is almost here and it’s time to plan a grand feast, event or a party filled with surprises and gastronomic delights for each and everyone. Thanksgiving at times is referred to as "Turkey Day” and apart from the mouthwatering delicacies th... Read >
Author: Anton White
01st December 2008
Everyone loves Thanksgiving, don’t they? Yet there have been plenty of holiday meals where many have felt like large rolly pollies complete with hands on our aching, protruding bellies. Pants are stretched out to maximum capacity by the time the end of ... Read >
Author: Marna
26th November 2008
Candle fundraisers are always a favorite. So many options are available, and candles become a notable part of one’s home décor as well as a conversation starter, so colors and styles range considerably. They can also bring favorite scents to any table ... Read >
Author: connief
21st November 2008
‘Tis the Thanksgiving season again! As we must all be aware, Thanksgiving is a national holiday and a day when the family and friends gets together and feasts on elaborate dishes.
Thanksgiving Day is a reason for major celebration in the USA and it ... Read >
Author: Jacktaylor
21st November 2008
‘Tis the Thanksgiving season again! As we must all be aware, Thanksgiving is a national holiday and a day when the family and friends gets together and feasts on elaborate dishes.
Thanksgiving Day is a reason for major celebration in the USA and it ... Read >
Author: Jacktaylor
17th November 2008
In the United States, Thanksgiving kicks off the official holiday season. Traditionally, it is celebrated with family. Family members get together and have a meal of traditional Thanksgiving foods. These foods include things such as turkey, stuffing, swee... Read >
Author: Corina Volegna
12th November 2008
Looking for an excuse to party? Halloween night presents one of the best opportunities for creative party planning. You may choose a generic "Halloween" theme or you may opt for a more specific theme from a horror movie, such as a pirate theme, a zombie t... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON
23rd October 2008
There is something in the air that is making us feel like Halloween is here. It might be the natural cycle of the earth moving from Summer to Fall in September, it might be the spooky symbols that characterize this festivity and begin to appear what makes... Read >
Author: Erik Aronesty
23rd September 2008
Thanksgiving is a very special day for Americans as it is a day on which they give thanks for everything they have received during the past year in a feast that always without exception includes a turkey and not surprisingly this holiday is more known thr... Read >
Author: Gianni Truvianni
22nd September 2008
Whether you hope to attract a date or improve a current relationship, natural fragrances can open dialogue, boost feelings of closeness, & improve your sex and love life.
Can you make yourself smell sexy? How much does the sense of smell factor into lo... Read >
Author: Patricia 2182
17th September 2008
The holidays are a time to offer thanks, to spend time with
loved ones and a time to EAT - turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie,
etc. Unfortunately, the holidays are the time of year when
many people end up putting on the extra “holiday pounds” which
... Read >
Author: Dencho Denchev
09th September 2008
Paczki, is what is known as the original Polish donut, no one will ever agree on how to pronounce them, but everyone will agree that you cannot eat just one or even two. Paczki are made and eaten on Fat Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday. Paczki are... Read >
Author: Andrew Krause
08th September 2008
“Activity is not Achievement”
Does the solution really lie in doing more cardio?
Thanksgiving marked the start of a 6-week period where we are
bombarded with strategies to burn off the dreaded holiday
weight gain..
.
The more active you are, t... Read >
Author: Dencho Denchev
17th August 2008
When the holidays arrive, many people forget all about their diets and healthy eating. Weight gains of 7 - 10 pounds are common between Halloween and Christmas. To make the holidays easier, these tips will help you with healthy eating through the season a... Read >
Author: Jan Richards
23rd July 2008
I think anyone diagnosed with cancer of any kind would like to find a natural cancer remedy, so I have gathered a list of 5 beneficial foods that may not be as well known as most you might run across.
1. Pineapple. This fruit contains vitamin C, a powe... Read >
Author: Sara Daniels
20th May 2008
Every time you think you have men figured out, they'll surprise you - breaking up with a gorgeous woman to date someone of average looks, or complimenting you on the one part of your body that you hate the most. So what is it about you that turns a guy on... Read >
29th April 2008
Pumpkin seeds are one of nature's almost perfect foods. They are a natural source of beneficial constituents such as carbohydrates, amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. They contain most of the B vitamins, along with C, D, E, and K. They also have the... Read >
Author: peterhutch
03rd April 2008
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, I'd like to give you 7 quick tips on getting through this feast without sabotaging your weight loss efforts.
1) Eat as much vegetable and pumpkin as possible...*before* the turkey, mashed potatoes, and... Read >
Author: Jolene Wilkinson
28th March 2008
There may be a scientific reason why your favorite body lotions, soaps and candles have such a dramatic effect on your mood. Those pleasing scents that make you want to give out a sigh or make you feel energized is aromatherapy in action.
Different sc... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON
29th February 2008
Organic herbs are preferable to non-organics because they are not grown using chemical fertilizers or chemical pesticides. Chemicals can leave residues on plant matter, and work their way into the plant's roots, leaves, stems, flowers or bark, and this m... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester
14th November 2007
If we took a survey and asked people what their number one holiday is, without a doubt Thanksgiving would be among the top five. Just thinking about Thanksgiving gives you a warm feeling, right? This is true for some people; but for those who must prepare... Read >
Author: Alex Fir
08th November 2007
It's a time to offer thanks, to hold family gatherings and to eat - turkey, stuffing, cranberries and pumpkin pie. You may be busy organising and cooking family meals. Undoubtedly, there will be an abundance of food available and the temptation to overeat... Read >
Author: Wendy Hearn
05th November 2007
Pumpkin seeds are more beneficial to your health, appearance, and weight loss efforts, than you might imagine.What Are Pumpkin Seeds?Also called "pepitas," pumpkin seeds are flat, small, and usually dark green in color.They are sometimes surrounded by a y... Read >
Author: Anna Stone
22nd October 2007
An indubitable fact: my grandma, Nannie, could make the best Snickerdoodle cookies. Pity, then, that this is not her claim to fame (or is it infamy) in her small hometown. For it is there, in the otherwise peaceful agricultural environs of California's ... Read >
Author: Beth and Lee McCain
25th September 2007
Thanks Giving day is very important festival that is celebrated by Christians throughout the world. It is a time for extravagant and delicious meals like stuffed turkey and pumpkin pie. Indian corn holiday parades and balloons are of significant importanc... Read >
Author: denistyler
30th January 2007
Many people that write articles to promote their site just throw together any old author byline without giving it much thought. With the byline, a little strategy can go a long way.
Just so we are clear, the byline is the section of the article where ... Read >
Author: Halstatt Pires
15th January 2007
Sometime shortly after I began stamping, I became quickly aware of the fact that having great stamp pads in many different color schemes was both expensive and hard to accomplish. Recently, I visited a large craft and hobby store, hoping to find some grea... Read >
Author: Kathy Williams
10th January 2007
The Host With The Most!For our family, Thanksgiving 2000 was different than any other.We celebrated the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day with my father'sfamily. This was a great idea because we were able to all betogether without having to leave to see othe... Read >
cantisani
08th January 2007
The Host With The Most! or Holiday Hosting Without Doing the Most!For our family, Thanksgiving 2000 was different than any other. Wecelebrated the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day with my father's family. Thiswas a great idea because we were able to all be ... Read >
sarah
07th January 2007
Getting Organized for Halloween: 10 Spooktacular Tipsby Maria GraciaGhosts, witches, goblins and black cats . . . yes, it'sHalloween once again. Here are 10 tips to ensure thisholiday is a fun one for your and your family.1. MAKE A LIST.Make a checklist o... Read >
Get Organized Now!
13th December 2006
If you like pumpkin pie than you’ll like zone diet meals. In fact, if you like a lot of things you’ll like a zone diet. That is because you can eat almost anything you want, as long as it’s in the right proportions.
Unlike weight loss diets that ... Read >
Author: Karen Gates
25th November 2006
Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least
Goethe
Here we are at the beginning of December and everyone is overwhelmed already. If you’re from the States, you’re going to just barely get over Thanksgiving... Read >
Author: Darlene Hull
07th November 2006
The importance of excellent nutrition is well-accepted. While everyone has their own idea about what healthy eating is, most experts agree that it is more than just eating a certain number of calories or following a particular diet. Excellent nutrition is... Read >
Author: C Lynn Beebe
23rd October 2006
Eating fruit and vegetables is undoubtedly one of the best and surest ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fruit and vegetables in bright orange can in fact help to boost our immune system as they contain beta carotene and bioflavonoids, which are essent... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock
07th September 2006
There are many Halloween recipes that can be served during the holiday season. Pumpkin pie is probably the oldest and most traditional Halloween recipe around, along with pumpkin cake and an assorted number of bread products. Many people have items such a... Read >
Author: NS Kennedy
28th May 2006
The holidays may be a long way off, but keep in mind that pumpkin is not just another dessert. That rich orange hue comes from beta carotene, a vital antioxidant that protects your health, and helps you defeat dry skin.
Now on the list of superfoods, p... Read >
Author: No Last Name
06th December 2005
Paczki, is what is known as the original Polish donut, no one will ever agree on how to pronounce them, but everyone will agree that you cannot eat just one or even two.
Paczki are maid and eaten on Fat Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday.
Paczki are... Read >
Author: Andrew Krause
22nd November 2005
7 Simple Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain By Chalene Johnson
1. Drink less. Avoid calorie-laden beverages like alcohol, egg nog,
peppermint lattes and hot chocolate. Permanently attach a bottle of water to
your hand from Thanksgiving until January... Read >
Author: Chalene Johnson
20th November 2005
Is Hoodia the gift you should ask Santa for? It is the holiday season and a fun time for celebrating with friends and family. It is also a season that tends to wreak havoc on our waistline. The sugar plum fairies are not so kind when it comes to helping u... Read >
Author: Andrew Aitaken
28th August 2005
The ancient Egyptians had a cure for "night blindness". They fed the patient lots and lots of liver. Perhaps they thought they were appeasing the Gods of sight. In 1930, the first fat-soluble vitamin was discovered - vitamin A - which, it turns out, does ... Read >
Author: hamoon arbabi
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